Respiratory Therapist (.9 FTE/Nights)

Franciscan Alliance, Inc.•Michigan City, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Student Respiratory position provides diagnostic, therapeutic, and educational services for adult patients to the extent that their Student Permit to Practice Respiratory Care allows. This is a developmental position intended for incumbents to gain the expertise and skills to successfully complete education requirements. Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest, with 11 ministries and access points across Indiana. We take pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.

Requirements

Enrolled in Accredited Respiratory Program
High School Diploma/GED
Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association
Student Permit to Practice Respiratory Care - State Licensing Board (required within 90 days of hire)

Responsibilities

Performs thorough patient assessments within the guidelines of student respiratory permit, obtains a history, and elicits an accurate description of sleep problems in order to diagnose and treat patients with science-based medicine.
Conducts a variety of testing techniques within the guidelines of student respiratory permit to assist doctors in cardiac or pulmonary research or to diagnose disorders.
Performs physician prescribed therapeutic modalities of a routine nature, such as oxygen devices and treatments, within the guidelines of student respiratory permit.
Maintains cleanliness of patient room and equipment, and prepares and calibrates equipment needed for testing.
Educates patients and their caregivers about their conditions and teaches appropriate disease management techniques, such as breathing exercises or the use of medications or respiratory equipment.